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Effect of α+β solution treatment and aging on the performance of powder forged Ti-5Al-2.5Fe
(Informa UK Limited, 2023-12-31)Amongst titanium alloys, the α+β Ti alloys are the ones with the best compromise between strength and fracture toughness. However, the applicability of α+β Ti alloys is limited by their higher cost compared to other ... -
Immunogenic fusion proteins induce neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the serum and milk of sheep.
(2023-06)Antigen-specific polyclonal immunoglobulins derived from the serum, colostrum, or milk of immunized ruminant animals have potential as scalable therapeutics for the control of viral diseases including COVID-19. Here we ... -
Development and characterisation of low-cost powder metallurgy Ti–Cu–Fe alloys
(Elsevier BV, 2023-05)The high cost of Ti alloys is still a primary hindering factor for their wider adoption in different engineering sectors in which they would bring significant benefits. This study analysed the simultaneous addition of cheap ... -
Monotonic and cyclic undrained behaviour and liquefaction resistance of pumiceous, non-plastic sandy silt
(Elsevier, 2023-05)Experimental data related to the mechanical behaviour of crushable pumiceous soils are limited compared with those for hard-grained soils. The main focus of previous studies has been on pumiceous sands, whereas pumiceous ... -
Early childhood teachers partnering with teacher educators to connect children to taiao (the natural world) through place-based learning
(2023-04-27)Initial cycles of an action research project brought together local early childhood (ECE) teachers, and tertiary ECE teacher educators, to explore possible uses of the Ōtātara Outdoor Learning Centre (ŌOLC), adjoining the ... -
Inequities in Covid-19 Omicron infections and hospitalisations for Māori and Pacific people in Te Manawa Taki Midland region, New Zealand.
(2023-04-24)Covid-19 impacts population health equity. While mRNA vaccines protect against serious illness and death, little New Zealand (NZ) data exists about the impact of Omicron - and effectiveness of vaccination - on different ... -
Evaluating depression anxiety and stress assessment before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using generalisability theory.
(2023-04-11)The current study investigated the assessment of depression, anxiety, and stress during normal and COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Generalisability theory (G-theory) was applied to examine stable and dynamic aspects of ... -
Global beta-diversity of angiosperm trees is shaped by Quaternary climate change.
(2023-04-05)As Earth's climate has varied strongly through geological time, studying the impacts of past climate change on biodiversity helps to understand the risks from future climate change. However, it remains unclear how paleoclimate ... -
Dancing national Identity: The evolution of meta-narratives in Colombian and Filipino Folk Dance
(2023-04-04)The Philippines and Colombia share a history of colonial conquest from the same country, Spain. This shared history has influenced the ways in which folk dance has developed. Both countries have a wide folk repertoire, ... -
Rapid response data-driven reconstructions for storm surge around New Zealand
(2023-04-01)In conjunction with tides, storm surge is one major driver of coastal flooding associated with storm events. Because local inundation is strongly modulated by the local shape of the coastline and the bathymetric slope, ... -
Systemic racism in clinical psychology: Symposia
(2023-03-25)This study constitutes a part of the Working to End Racial Oppression (WERO) project on Systemic Racism in Health Education, Training, and Practice. The focus is on the three dimensions of racism in psychology in Aotearoa ... -
Doing the Lord’s work or taking His name in vain: Religion and charity—a New Zealand perspective
(Equinox Publishing, 2023-03-03)This article considers the relationship between the law, charity and religion, and specifically, the charitable doctrines of the advancement of religion and public benefit. In doing so, it addresses a number of matters, ... -
The effects of alkaline digestion, bleaching and ultrasonication treatment of fibre on 3D printed harakeke fibre reinforced polylactic acid composites
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)This paper documents an investigation of the effects of fibre treatment on New Zealand flax (harakeke) fibre reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites. The raw fibre was alkali digested, followed by bleaching and then ... -
Implications for COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A systematic review
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)Abstract Background Globally, increasing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination coverage remains a major public health concern in the face of high rates of COVID-19 hesitancy among the general population. We must ... -
Seismically-induced down-sagging structures in tephra layers (tephra-seismites) preserved in lakes since 17.5 cal ka, Hamilton lowlands, New Zealand
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)We analysed numerous soft-sediment deformation structures (SSDSs) identified in seven unconsolidated, up to 8-cmthick, siliceous tephra layers that had been deposited in ~35 riverine-phytogenic lakeswithin the Hamilton ... -
Measuring distress in older population: Rasch analysis of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)Objectives: The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) is a widely applied distress measure; however, its psychometric properties were not established with older populations using advanced methodology. The aim ... -
Task-Based Learning: An Opportunity for Focused Learning in Technology Education
(Bloomsbury Academic, 2023-02-27)This chapter begins by outlining what is meant by Task-based Learning (TBL). The focus will be centred on the need to first define the content of the task. This is particularly important in Technology Education, because ... -
Establishing conversion of the 16-item Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly scores into interval-level data across multiple samples using Rasch methodology
(Wiley, 2023-02-13)BACKGROUND: The 16-item Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE-16) is a well-validated and widely-used measure of cognitive changes (CCs) among older adults. This study aimed to use Rasch ... -
Understanding weight management experiences from patient perspectives: Qualitative exploration in general practice.
(BioMed Central (BMC), 2023-02-13)BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex health issue affecting the quality of life of individuals and contributing to an unsustainable strain on healthcare professionals and national health systems. National policy guidelines ... -
Contribution of soil bacteria to the atmosphere across biomes.
(2023-02-10)The dispersion of microorganisms through the atmosphere is a continual and essential process that underpins biogeography and ecosystem development and function. Despite the ubiquity of atmospheric microorganisms globally, ...
